Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A runway clearance must be...

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read back

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

Question 2

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter G is transmitted as...

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Golf

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 3

The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

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an error has been made in the transmission

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the pilot accepts a clearance

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the runway is vacated

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the emergency is cancelled

Question 4

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 5

What should a private pilot remember about frequency congestion?

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The pilot should listen before transmitting and keep calls concise

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It applies only after shutdown

Question 6

Which option correctly describes position reports?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They must always be one word

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It replaces all clearances

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 7

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The correct meaning of WILCO is...

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I understand your message and will comply

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It replaces all clearances

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is used only for IFR flights

Question 8

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase SAY AGAIN means...

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repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

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It should be omitted to save time

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It cancels standard phraseology

Question 9

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

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DZF

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DEA

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AZF

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DEF

Question 10

Which statement about QNH readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It sets the radio volume

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It replaces the transponder

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It is used only after landing

Question 11

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

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24 h service

Question 12

An ATIS is valid for...

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30 minutes.

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10 minutes.

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45 minutes.

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60 minutes.

Question 13

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Info

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Advice

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Flight information

Question 14

Which option correctly describes runway clearances?

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Take-off, landing, crossing and backtrack clearances require careful readback

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is always transmitted continuously

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They are optional at controlled aerodromes

Question 15

Which statement is correct for QNH readback?

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It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only after landing

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 16

Which statement about MAYDAY is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is used for routine taxi

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It is used only for weather requests

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It means the flight is cancelled

Question 17

Which option correctly describes PAN PAN?

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It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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It is used for all readbacks

Question 18

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter N is transmitted as...

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November

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 19

Which statement about correction of an incorrect readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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The corrected instruction should be acknowledged and read back accurately

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The first readback should be kept

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The frequency should be changed immediately

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The correction should be ignored

Question 20

Which statement about readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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Readback is never needed for runway instructions

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Passenger names must be read back

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Only fuel quantity is read back

Question 21

Which statement about transponder code instructions is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Assigned codes should be set and read back when required

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Codes may be invented

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Codes replace ATC clearance

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Codes are fuel grades

Question 22

Which Q-code is used for the true bearing to the station?

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QUJ

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QDR

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QDM

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QTE

Question 23

What does the abbreviation "QTE" stand for?

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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Magnetic bearing from the station

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True bearing to the station

Question 24

Which statement about radio check readability is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Readability reports indicate how well the transmission is received

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They measure fuel quality

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They determine cloud base

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They set flap limits

Question 25

The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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changed to 7700 immediately

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left on standby

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entered only after landing

Question 26

What should a private pilot remember about MAYDAY?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is a maintenance entry

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is a fuel planning term

Question 27

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

Question 28

What does the abbreviation "QUJ" stand for?

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True bearing to the station

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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Magnetic bearing from the station

Question 29

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

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After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 30

Which statement about position reports is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They include only passenger names

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They replace navigation

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They must always be one word

Question 31

Readability 5 means...

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perfectly readable

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unreadable

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readable now and then

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readable with difficulty

Question 32

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? An ATC route clearance must be...

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read back

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It is always transmitted continuously

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never read back

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 33

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, ready for departure runway 09

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G-ABCD, ready for departure runway 09

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 34

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Entering

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Wilco

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Airspace Delta

Question 35

What is the call sign of the surface movement control?

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Ground

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Tower

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Earth

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Control

Question 36

Urgency messages are defined as...

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Messages concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Messages concerning urgent spare parts which are needed for a continuation of flight and which need to be ordered in advance

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Information concerning the apron personnel and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft

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Messages concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

Question 37

Which statement about ATIS information is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It provides current aerodrome information that should be copied before calling when available

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It is a maintenance certificate

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It replaces ATC clearance

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It is used only by IFR flights

Question 38

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

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Request

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Apply

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Want

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Would like

Question 39

If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as...

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One six two zero

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Sixteen twenty

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Two zero

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One thousand six hundred two zero

Question 40

Which statement about emergency communication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Aviate first, then communicate the essential information when workload permits

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Transmit before controlling the aircraft

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Keep talking continuously

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Never ask for assistance

Question 41

The correct meaning of ROGER is...

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I will comply

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Yes

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Repeat all after

Question 42

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter Y is transmitted as...

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Yankee

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 43

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter normally indicates...

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height above the reference aerodrome

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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density altitude

Question 44

Which of the listed radiotelephony messages has a higher priority than a flight safety message?

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Communication related to direction finding

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Flight regularity message

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Meteorological message

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Aircraft position report message

Question 45

The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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declare an emergency

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cancel a clearance

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start engine failure drills

Question 46

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

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Loss of radio

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Hijacking

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Emergency

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Flight into clouds

Question 47

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

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24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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No specific opening times

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 48

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter D is transmitted as...

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Delta

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 49

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter O is transmitted as...

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Oscar

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 50

Which statement about standard phraseology is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It reduces ambiguity and improves safety on the frequency

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It should be replaced by slang

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It is only for airline crews

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It prevents the need to listen

Question 51

The urgency signal is...

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PAN PAN

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MAYDAY

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SECURITY

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BREAK BREAK

Question 52

How should standard phraseology be understood by a private pilot?

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It reduces ambiguity and improves safety on the frequency

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It is always transmitted continuously

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It is a runway surface condition

Question 53

What does a readability of 3 indicate?

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 54

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 55

Which listed frequency is suitable for VHF voice communication?

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120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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108.80 MHz

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117.30 kHz

Question 56

A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...

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One one niner decimal five.

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One one niner thousand decimal five zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero.

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One one niner decimal five zero zero.

Question 57

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 58

Which frequency lies within the VHF aviation voice communication band?

Accepted Answer

118.75 MHz

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118.75 kHz

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327.25 MHz

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327.25 kHz

Question 59

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase STANDBY means...

Accepted Answer

wait and I will call you

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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change frequency immediately

Question 60

What does the abbreviation "QDR" stand for?

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Magnetic bearing from the station

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True bearing from the station

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Magnetic bearing to the station

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True bearing to the station

Question 61

Which advisory information from a ground station does not normally require readback?

Accepted Answer

Traffic information

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Altimeter setting

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

Question 62

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, final runway 18

Accepted Answer

G-ABCD, final runway 18

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 63

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter J is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Juliett

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 64

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

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